1000 Island Race Part I Rijeka - Porto Montenegro '16

After inaugural edition in 2013 of unique offshore race sailed among more than 1000 Adriatic islands, Sailing Club of Rijeka and Porto Montenegro Yacht Club are privileged to announce dates and invite sailors to the third Thousand Islands Race from 15 - 25 September 2016. The format remains the same with minor course alterations. There are two legs and each boat can choose to race leg 1 only, leg 2 only or both legs. First leg is starting on Sunday, September 17th in front the historic harbour city of Rijeka, Croatia. Race course requires the fleet to leave the islands Unije, Susak, Premuda, Dugi Otok, Kornat, Vis, Lastovo and Sv. Andrija on starboard and finish in front of Porto Montenegro marina in Tivat, Montenegro. Over this distance of about 300 miles, challenge of navigating among the many islands and channels of the Croatian coast and fascinating Boka Kotorska bay await competitors. In return they are awarded by pleasure of sport and stunning region's natural beauty known around the world for its character. Course of Leg 1: Start (Rijeka) – Finish (Porto Montenegro). Islands Unije, Susak, Premuda, Dugi Otok, Kornat, Vis, Lastovo and Sveti Andrija to be left on starboard.